velvet — a closely woven fabric of silk, cotton, or nylon, that has a thick short pile on one side
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a closely woven fabric of silk, cotton, or nylon, that has a thick short pile on one side
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvelvɪt/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks my velvet sofa is her personal spa treatment center
- The theater's velvet seats were so comfortable that half the audience fell asleep during the opera
- She wore a beautiful velvet dress to the formal dinner
velvet
NOUN[/ˈvelvɪt/]
a closely woven fabric of silk, cotton, or nylon, that has a thick short pile on one side
The woman smiled as she gently stroked the soft velvet with her fingertips.
The velvet curtain felt as soft as a cloud. (🧸 Soft + 🪶 Smooth → Velvet)
He removed his helmet, touched the velvet, and wrapped himself in a blanket.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Velvet derives from Medieval Latin villutus, meaning 'hairy' or 'shaggy', which itself comes from Latin villus ('hair' or 'tuft of hair'). The word entered English via Old French in the 14th century, initially referring to a luxurious fabric worn exclusively by royalty and nobility.
Breakdown
villus (hair, tuft) + -utus (Latin adjective suffix), literally 'having hair' or 'hairy', which evolved into the textile term for the soft, pile-surfaced fabric.
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks my velvet sofa is her personal spa treatment center”
“The theater's velvet seats were so comfortable that half the audience fell asleep during the opera”
“She wore a beautiful velvet dress to the formal dinner”
“The velvet texture of the rose petals felt amazing”
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